Let's get it started.

So today I am actually going to Asbury. I stayed with a friend last night in Lexington, KY and it was really nice. We all went out to dinner and just hung out for a bit. It’s comforting to know that I have a “retreat” to just go to sometimes if I really just need to get away for a bit.

So here’s the reality. I don’t think I’ve ever been this anxious about doing something in my entire life. This is weird. It’s not really like me either. I’ve heard a lot f people say to me that one of their problems with Asbury is that it seems some people go there to stay in this “protective bubble” and so they can still go “away” to school without ever leaving their comfort zone. Well that’s not me. In fact, going to Asbury is no where in the same continent as my comfort zone. I will have more rules here then I have ever had at any given time at home. It’s odd to think that even though I am getting older and growing up that I am having more restrictions on me. The rules don’t dissuade me though. I don’t mind them really. I acknowledge that, going to a private school with a Christian influence, I have to obey them. Well I don’t HAVE to but going against them would lead to consequences if caught. So I will probably try to do as much right as I can. But anyway…the reason I’m anxious is because Asbury isn’t my comfort zone. I’m not used to this. I am not an officer’s kid and I have not been raised in a little bubble my whole life and I have never attended a private school. I’ve been exposed to a lot and I feel that in ways that has helped me to grow…to learn. I mean yeah I have made mistakes along the way but who hasn’t? You show me a perfect person without blemish and I’ll point to the Son of God. I’m not trying to be sac-religious…just saying that’s not gonna happen. But so my point really is that this is a change for me. It’s just about as opposite a living arrangement and style of education as I have previously had. So yeah…I’m even scared in ways. Oh well. I’m not letting that or anything or anyone else stop me from going or enjoying it.

So in ways I’m excited. I’m excited to start fresh and meet new people – make new friends. I’m open to whatever God has in store for me…or at least I’m really trying to be…and I just want to see what the future holds. I think it will be interesting. This should be good….

Well I hope everyone has a great day and I’ll really try to get back on top of my postings. I have been thinking about some things to talk about in the 1,000 miles of driving I’ve done in the past 3 days so I got some topics. ( Later guys.

- david